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R109 FRT

1998 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,827 mi
Last recorded88,827 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Megane81,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 FRT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 88,827 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Fail 6 Sep 2007 87,849 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front n/plate damaged

o/s wiper poor

o/s/r door lock faulty

Pass 6 Sep 2006 69,770 miles

offside rear door does not open from the outside.

Pass 7 Sep 2005 56,629 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 56,629 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

STONE CHIP ON NEAR SIDE FRONT HEAD LIGHT

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 2 Sep 2005 56,493 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

stone chip in nearside front headlight.

wheel nuts not checked, trims fitted.

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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R109 FRT is a 1998 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 81,964 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R109 FRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R109 FRT registered?

R109 FRT is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R109 FRT safe to buy?

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